Synopsis:
Today, a cold front will pass through the region from South to North as low pressure travels along it. Temperatures will start off in the 50s in the NYC vicinity and to the South.There will be a dramatic drop in temperature once the front passes through from the morning hours to mid afternoon. Periods of rain will possibly change over to freezing rain (away from the I-95 corridor) inland during the morning. Icing will become an issue on untreated surfaces. Depending on how much cold air bleeds into the system. The potential is there for freezing rain into the NYC vicinity during the afternoon. Central and Southern areas and Eastern Long Island should remain above freezing for most of the afternoon Friday. Again, it all depends on your local temperature in your location. If you’re at 33º plain rain, 32º it could become quite icy. You get the idea here.
There will be a hard freeze tonight under clearing skies. Any standing water will become ice.
Saturday will feature another bitter blast with readings below freezing. At least the sun will be shining as Arctic high pressure dominates.
On Sunday, readings in urban areas may crack freezing with a mix of sun and clouds as high pressure begins to move off the coast.
Monday will be quite pleasant for early February with readings near 40º under bright skies.
A storm will be to our South on Tuesday and should not affect the region. Partly sunny skies are expected with readings a few degrees above the average high of 38º.
Stay tuned.
Friday:
Periods of rain along the coast, possibly changing to freezing rain over Northern areas. Rain to freezing rain inland. Turning colder. Temperatures falling through the 50s and 40s and to near freezing during mid afternoon in urban areas. Temperatures falling from the 30s into the 20s North and West. North winds at 5-10mph.
Tonight:
Clearing and turning much colder. Lows in the teens throughout. North/Northwest winds at 10-15mph.
Saturday:
Mostly sunny, breezy and much colder. Highs in the upper 20s.
Sunday:
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Monday:
Partly sunny. Highs around 40º.
Tuesday:
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.